Also known as Taro, Malanga is grown for its delicious and starchy corm, which contains a high amount of dietary fiber and carbohydrates.
Given its high content of dietary fiber it is highly recommended for improving our gastrointestinal health by facilitating digestion.
It contains cryptoxanthin, which is connected to a lowered chance of developing certain types of cancers. It also contains high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, and copper.
Malanga’s organic compounds, minerals, and vitamins have been associated with lower chances of developing diabetes, reduced blood pressure, boost vision, boost skin health, and stimulate circulation by helping prevent anemia.
Malanga
Also known as Taro, Malanga is grown for its delicious and starchy corm, which contains a high amount of dietary fiber and carbohydrates.
Given its high content of dietary fiber it is highly recommended for improving our gastrointestinal health by facilitating digestion.
It contains cryptoxanthin, which is connected to a lowered chance of developing certain types of cancers. It also contains high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, and copper.
Malanga’s organic compounds, minerals, and vitamins have been associated with lower chances of developing diabetes, reduced blood pressure, boost vision, boost skin health, and stimulate circulation by helping prevent anemia.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are roots native to Central and South America, which are now grown throughout the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
Sweet potatoes are an important source of B6 vitamins, which help in breaking down homocysteine, a substance that contributes to the hardening of arteries and blood vessels.
Sweet potatoes, like Plantains, are a great source of potassium, which apart of being helpful for your heart, is an important electrolyte that assists in regulating your heartbeat.
Sweet potatoes will help steady the levels of blood sugar, giving you a steady amount of energy. Research even suggests that they may reduce episodes of low blood sugar and insulin resistance in people with diabetes.
Sweet potatoes contain magnesium, which has been found to promote calmness and a good mood. Additionally, it helps with artery, muscle, blood, nerve, and bone health.
Like Plantains, sweet potatoes are a great source of Vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system and is a powerful disease-fighting antioxidant.
They are an important source of dietary fiber, which is crucial in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Sweet potatoes are important sources of Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which help in maintaing healthy and glowing skin, and collagen growth. Vitamin A in sweet potatoes is also crucial during pregnancy and lactation for hormone synthesis.
Plantain
Also known as Platano, Plantain is one a staple source of carbohydrates in large populations in Africa, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and Oceania.
Plantains have a high content of Vitamin C, which helps our bodies to become more resistant against infectious agents and it also forages harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Plantains also have a high content of Vitamin A, which is an important antioxidant. Additionally, vitamin A plays a vital role in maintaining healthy mucus membranes, in aiding the visual cycle, and improving the complexion of the skin.
Plantains are rich in Vitamin-B6, which is an important B-complex vitamin that has a valuable role in the treatment of anemia, neuritis, and in decreasing homocystine (which can help cause coronary artery disease (CHD) and stroke episodes) levels in the body.
Plantains are an important source of potassium, which helps control heart rate and blood pressure, and to counter the negative effects of sodium.
Additionally, plantains also provide adequate levels dietary fiber and of minerals such as magnesium, iron, and phosphorous.
Taro with Beet Juice
Beets are originally from the coastlines of North Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The nitrates in beet juice has been shown to help lower systolic blood pressure and to boost your stamina because of the nitrates it contains.
Beets are an important source of betaine, a nutrient that helps protects cells, proteins, and enzymes from environmental stress; aids in protecting internal organs; helps fight inflammation; and helps improve vascular risk factors.
Beets are high in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, manganese, and B vitamin folate which help to: boost your immune system, reduce the risk of birth defects, and are good for your kidneys, bones, pancreas, liver, nerve function, and muscle function.
Beets are believed to support in detoxifying and helping to purify your blood and your liver.
Yucca
Also known as Cassava, Yucca is a tropical root from the Central and South American regions.
Yucca is a good source of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, manganese, iron and potassium.
Yucca, like Malanga, also has high content of dietary fiber, which is highly recommended for improving our gastrointestinal health by facilitating digestion.
Yucca is rich in carbohydrates, which makes it a good energy source.
It is rich in saponins, which may help lower unhealthy cholesterol levels in your bloodstream.
Yucca's organic compounds, minerals, and vitamins have been associated with developing strong bones and teeth; and with the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin, which carry oxygen to your body’s tissues.
